Insane_killer06 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 If anyone is looking to buy/preorder a mobile phone, buy it from homeshop18 using coupon code MOBILE6OFF. LG G2 comes out to be 38k along with free cover. Amazing deal imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPHA17 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Smartphone camera shootout: Apple iPhone 5S vs HTC One vs LG G2 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Sony Xperia Z1 So how do you explain that Z1 performs the worst in almost every condition. For a phone being advertised as the Best in the world, this is ridiculous . You are stuck on just the camera, get a G2 then. Stop whining because almost everyone who owns it (MT Sire here) and most review sites have mentioned it to be a software issue which can be tided over with updates. Also, here are benchmarks where the Z1 comes on top (or close enough), GSM Arena If the camera department is of a key concern to you, then the 20.7MP Exmor RS camera of the Xperia Z1 should sounds quite appealing. It's a great piece of camera hardware, but is let down by the software it accompanies it. Phone Arena / SAMSUNG Galaxy S 4 vs. XPERIA Z1 The pleasant surprise in this whole package — the G Lens camera — finally managed to convince us that Sony has indeed created a winner with the Xperia Z1. The camera easily outperforms any other Android smartphone out there as far as picture-taking goes. Sadly, the video isn't anything spectacular, but at least it's not too bad. CNET UKThe Xperia Z1's slick, waterproof design, its good screen and of course its monstrously powerful processor make it a hugely impressive phone, easily justifying its flagship status. It's let down, however, by a high-resolution camera that doesn't produce attractive photos, and its battery life is disappointing too. 2/3 reviews are positive and only CNET is carping about the camera being bad. Video playback battery life is not great but talk-time on 3G is best among flagships. How does this make the Z1 a 'bad' purchase, I don't know. And while we are at this hopeless argument about marketing, no one projects themselves as, WE ARE TEH SUCK BUT PLZ BUY PHONE. RABBITS LOVE YOU. Doesn't mean you fall for this. Everyone advertises, markets as dependable and desirable products that you will not regret purchasing, doesn't mean you fall for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 (edited) Absolutely true, this whole sudden race of camera to be spectacular on your phone is a farce. 95% of the times the photos taken from your mobile stays there with no action taken afterwards, and almost 90% camera out there click photos good enough to be uploaded to facebook. If you think camera is the reason you need to buy a phone, buy iPhone 5s or Lumia 1020. What i find disappointing in Z1 is the web browsing time, LG G2 almost offers double the time. This is one aspect i will be more worried because this is something which is used daily, not the camera. oh and speaking of camera: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRKu785g0O0 Edited September 28, 2013 by AtheK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 BTW nice news for people in Dubai: http://blog.gsmarena.com/lg-dubai-offers-you-to-exchange-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-for-g2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insane_killer06 Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Valid on 26th sept only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 oh, well then hard luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeljunkie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) Checked out a Z1. Is it just me or are the viewing angles on Z1 really worse than the Z? On the Z1, top-down viewing angles are as bad as the Z while side viewing angles are even worse?!? If its any consolation, colors pop out on the Z1 unlike the Z. Still i find it hard to believe that the ZU and the Z1 use the same display! EDIT: Oh and the Z1 UI is snappier... Edited September 29, 2013 by pixeljunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkster Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 I got to use a friends 5s and gotta say.. It's really amazing!! Tempted to sell my htc one for it. I've never liked iPhones..but the fingerprint scanner makes it really convenient to lock the phone now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Checked out a Z1. Is it just me or are the viewing angles on Z1 really worse than the Z? On the Z1, top-down viewing angles are as bad as the Z while side viewing angles are even worse?!? If its any consolation, colors pop out on the Z1 unlike the Z. Still i find it hard to believe that the ZU and the Z1 use the same display! EDIT: Oh and the Z1 UI is snappier... Even ihave been reading about screen issues, and yellow tint. I got to use a friends 5s and gotta say.. It's really amazing!! Tempted to sell my htc one for it. I've never liked iPhones..but the fingerprint scanner makes it really convenient to lock the phone now Unlock you mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeljunkie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Even i have been reading about screen issues, and yellow tint. If Sony fixes the calibration issue with a future patch that puts the Z1's display on par with the ZU then they'll definitely do something about the viewing angles for the Z at around the same time. Eager to see how Sony goes about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 i am surprised that viewing angles are prevelant head on as well, this is a cause of worry. I do not read too much into angles sideway, it makes absolutely no difference in personal use of phone, but head on is a huge worry. Will check it out next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolfy among us Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 How the hell is there a viewing angle problem head on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeljunkie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 ^ Athek meant top-down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr1pt1k Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Why is htc one not available anywhere? Sent from my LT26ii using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersim Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 its available on flipkart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 saw the phone today, it's def a better screen then the Z. I increased brightness all the way to top. Viewing angles are doable. It was next to Note 3, AMOLED display shined much better. The shutter key is really good, camera worked well in the showroom lightning. Zooming the pic does reveal a lot of noise, but then it is a 20 mp camera. Built really well, and feels zappier and faster. I still think some one who has Z should not even look at this phone and wait for next year, i am also double minded as i have a Z at home and i can easily swap phones with wife. G2 seems to be a better choice, but i can't find it anywhere here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr1pt1k Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 its available on flipkart Only dual sim variant is available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 http://www.erodov.com/forums/htc-one-red-32gb/67460.html The red looks pretty awesome in real pics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeljunkie Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) saw the phone today, it's def a better screen then the Z. I increased brightness all the way to top. Viewing angles are doable. It was next to Note 3, AMOLED display shined much better. The shutter key is really good, camera worked well in the showroom lightning. Zooming the pic does reveal a lot of noise, but then it is a 20 mp camera. Built really well, and feels zappier and faster. I still think some one who has Z should not even look at this phone and wait for next year, i am also double minded as i have a Z at home and i can easily swap phones with wife. G2 seems to be a better choice, but i can't find it anywhere here. Pit my Z against a Z1 and the viewing angles were definitely better on my Z at full brightness on both. Same results at two Sony showrooms rules out the possibility that either of the display units were defective. Now i'm positive that its the factory calibration that is holding back the Z - LINK. Will Sony improve the Z's display in 4.3?! Edited October 7, 2013 by pixeljunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Interesting, i did not have the Z with me to do a side by side comparison. But yes there is no huge jump, ZU display is so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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